News Opinion (Page 28)

BYD, leveraging its cost advantages and strong Chinese market presence, has overtaken Tesla in global EV sales, necessitating BYD's continued focus on affordability and international expansion, while Tesla needs to diversify its lineup and reduce costs.

Google's integration of its advanced Gemini AI into Volvo cars promises a revolutionary, conversational in-car experience with enhanced entertainment, safety features, and the potential to elevate Volvo's tech-forward appeal, positioning it well.

Several Tesla Cybertruck owners in Texas are reporting a "quirk" where their trucks in FSD drive into oncoming traffic while making a left turn. This comes less than two weeks before Tesla launches unsupervised FSD in Austin, Texas.

Our title is taken from a post by a Democrat party political action committee in Philadelphia that has just destroyed a Tesla vehicle in protest. Its founder, Jack Inacker, invites you to ask questions about its destructive protest of Tesla and Elon Musk.

The Senate Majority from Massachusetts has proposed a new law that would limit the personal driving miles of her constituents

A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that falling tree sap has seriously damaged the stainless steel on his truck. He added that he contacted Tesla, and the company responded, saying that if not immediately cleaned, tree resin could damage a Cybertruck.

Thanks to stricter emissions regulations and updated cyber security, extracting extra performance from the upcoming “NE” Mazda MX-5 will be more difficult. Reddit users are discussing interesting solutions to a future problem.

The Toyota RAV4, coming this fall, enters a new generation for its 2026 model year. Every RAV4 for 2026 has two or more electric motors. The question we ask of readers is, should the RAV4 be called an “EV,” or not?

We paraphrase Pan Luo, owner of Pan Pro Pest Services in Metro West Boston. Pan switched from a gas-powered minivan to a new 2025 Model Y from Tesla and has found that it is improving his business in numerous ways.

Our family owned a G80 for seven years. Now I have tested the latest version 2025 of the Genesis G80, and I think I can honestly say what needs to be said about this car. 

A Tesla Cybertruck buyer expressed his surprise after discovering red paint and scratches all over his brand-new truck. The owner shared his belief that the truck had been vandalized beforehand and that Tesla hadn’t properly cleaned up the resulting mess.

Is Nissan's poor reliability exaggerated? Opinions vary, but this Rogue serves its owner faithfully and drives like new most of its original parts.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he took delivery of a Cybertruck with a lot of blemishes because he didn’t want to wait. However, more than a year later, he says, “The defects are driving me insane.”

Tesla has reversed its policy barring Cybertruck trade-ins. A Cybertruck owner says Tesla offered him $65,400 for his $100,00 truck with 6,200 miles. This means, according to Tesla, a Cybertruck loses $5.6 for every mile driven.

Apple CarPlay Ultra strives to unify the in-car experience across all screens, potentially surpassing Android Auto, but faces resistance from automakers wanting control. This push for a consistent Apple ecosystem in vehicles offers clear benefits.

The striking, retro-futuristic DeTomaso P72 prototype revives the iconic brand with modern tech and a potent engine, promising exclusivity and head-turning appeal. Its luxurious interior and potential performance position it as a noteworthy hypercar.

GM's LMR battery, using lithium metal silicon, aims for better range and charging than current EVs, potentially outperforming Tesla and BYD; its arrival in cars later this decade offers hope for a more efficient electric future.

Toyota has just updated its only battery-electric vehicle on sale in America. Following the off-pavement craze, Toyota has made a great choice of tire. Here’s why the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail is the ideal selection.

We spotlight how Vermont and Massachusetts are changing their EV policies to better reflect the realities of declining EV interest and questionable charging infrastructure. 

Now that I’ve used the tires for about two years and over 10,000 miles, my opinion on the Falken WildPeak all-terrain tire is firming up. Here’s what I’ve learned and what I think of the WildPeak tires.

Multiple Tesla Cybertruck owners are showing that their factory off-road light bar is detaching from the roof and flying off while driving on the highway. One owner, however, is not concerned, saying, “It’s okay; I’ve another Cybertruck to drive.”

The Toyota Corolla FX Edition brings back the 1980s spirit but missed out on the most important element.

One Toyota Camry owner claims her hybrid sedan can't live up to the EPA ratings. Car trouble, driver error, or something else?

A Tesla Cybertruck buyer is pleading for Elon Musk’s help after he totaled a Cybertruck during a test drive. The Cybertruck driver says he owes a lot of money after this accident and says this ordeal is draining him and ruining his life.

Although anti-Elon Musk protests reached fever pitch in the month of April, Tesla’s sales went up, not down. Tesla’s stock is also now up considerably. Were the protests nothing more than hot air? And where is the damage from Tariffs?

A Tesla Cybertruck owner was initially frustrated when his truck hesitated to execute what seemed like a simple lane change. However, a reckless driver then sped by at 120 miles per hour in the lane that his Cybertruck had been reluctant to merge into.

We paraphrase former Tesla owner, ME, who had a poor experience as an owner of a Tesla. ME offers this helpful list of suggestions to those who own a Tesla, and are considering a sale. 

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he took his 5-month-old, 26,000-mile truck in for service, and to his surprise, Tesla returned it with the odometer reset to zero. This comes after Elon Musk categorically denied claims that Tesla manipulates the odometer.

This new Toyota Land Cruiser owner traded-in his American SUV and claims it is a substantial upgrade.

A Cybertruck owner shares that his truck is back in his driveway after it died for the 3rd time in a month. Despite all the issues, the owner adds that the Cybertruck is the best vehicle in the world, even compared to Tesla’s remaining vehicle lineup.